Magdangal, Charmaine G.

A4B

PAL Express
1. History
PAL Express, formerly Air Philippines or Airphil Express, is operating under
business name of Air Philippines Corporation. After operating as PAL Express for a
while, the airline transformed again the brand into Airphil Express. It operates both
domestic and international scheduled services from Manila, Cebu, Davao
Cityand Zamboanga. The airline was re-branded for a number of times, first as Air
Philippines, then as PAL Express. After a series of financial losses, Air Philippines
ceased operations for a short while until it was acquired by investors from Philippine
Airlines. After the acquisition, the airline was re-launched as PAL Express, to operate
some routes and slot assignments of its sister company Philippine Airlines until the
management decided to re-brand the carrier as a budget airline now known as Airphil
Express. However, in March 2013, the company's CEO announced that the name will
be reverted to PAL Express. As a codeshare of Philippine Airlines, PAL Express will be
operating as a full service carrier with low-cost management.
The PAL Express is Philippine Airlines' answer to Cebu Pacific Air's dominance on the
low cost travel market in the Philippines which significantly shrunk its market share and
relegated it to the no. 2 spot from its dominant no. 1 position since inception. It allowed
PAL to focus on the premium market where it does not have competition in the domestic
Philippine market. Airphil Express gained significant increase in passengers following its
launch as a low-cost carrier competing head on with Cebu Pacific Air. The airline is
currently on fleet acquisition mode to support its planned domestic and international
route expansion plan. Airphil Express currently holds the no. 3 position among
Philippine-based airlines with 19% market share.

2. Discipline
2.1 Policies
Flight listing policy and procedures
Flight listing for space available travel is required. Passengers without
a flight listing may be denied
boarding.

Other airline staff flying PAL on ZED must call a PAL Reservations
office at least 24 hours before the flight departure to request for
flight/meal list.
Visas and Passports and API
Passengers must possess valid tickets and proper travel documents
(i.e. valid passports, visas/entry permits, health certificates, if required)
for all countries to or via which they travel, unless an exemption to that
effect is granted by country authorities.
PR reserves the right to deny boarding to any traveller who does not
hold the appropriate documents for any point to be transited on the
route.
Baggage
Checked baggage
Standard FBA checked baggage are established based on class of
service entitlement, type of fare within the service and specific points
as to origin/final destination. Piece or weight system may apply.
Cabin baggage
Each passenger is allowed one (1) piece of cabin/hand carry-on
baggage small enough to be placed in the overhead bin or under the
passenger seat of the aircraft cabin with a maximum dimension
(length+width+height) of 45 inches (115 cm) and maximum weight of 7
kg (15 lbs).
In addition to free cabin/hand carry-on baggage, passenger is allowed
one (1) carry-on item (e.g. handbag, pocketbook or purse,
overcoat/wrap or blanket, laptop with case)

2.2 Dress Code
It is the employees' responsibility to ensure that they and their qualified dependents
are aware of and adhere to PAL's dress code. Those who are improperly dressed will be
denied boarding. The following dress code must be observed:
a) For Males on PAL International Flights
- Long/short sleeve shirt with collar
- Slacks or neat and decent denims (no patches, holes, stains etc.)
b) For Females on PAL International Flights
- Dress, suit, blouse
- Slacks or neat and decent denims
- Split skirt/culottes
c) Children must be well groomed and neatly dressed in clothing appropriate for travel
In summary, clean, neat and conservative clothing is acceptable.

2.3 Offenses and Sanctions